Asked by Nicholas Coombs on May 06, 2024

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Which of the following is not a requirement for strict product liability?

A) The product must be in a defective condition when the defendant sells it.
B) The product must be unreasonably dangerous to the user or consumer because of its defective condition.
C) The defective condition must be the proximate cause of the injury or damage.
D) The defective condition of the goods must have been changed from the time the product was sold to the time the injury occurred.

Strict Product Liability

A legal doctrine that makes a manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a defective product liable for the damages caused by that product, regardless of fault.

Defective Condition

A condition that makes a product unreasonably dangerous to the consumer, user, or property. See product liability.

Unreasonably Dangerous

This term describes a product or condition that poses a significant risk of injury to individuals under normal use or foreseeable misuse, beyond what would be expected by the ordinary consumer.

  • Know the requirements for strict product liability and consumer protections against defective or dangerous products.
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Jessica JantzenMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The requirement that the defective condition of the goods must have been changed from the time the product was sold to the time the injury occurred is not a requirement for strict product liability. The other three requirements are necessary for a plaintiff to establish a case of strict product liability.